Asthma: The Ultimate Teen Guide

by Penny Hutchins Paquette

Overview

Asthma is growing at an alarming rate with a 75 percent increase between 1980 and 1993. Today, 17 million Americans have been diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease. Many of them are teenagers. This easy-to-read handbook helps teens understand asthma and provides them with the history, medical treatment options, and cutting edge research about asthma that will allow them to take a proactive role in the management of their illness.

Teens will not only find the factual information they are looking for, but will also enjoy reading loads of interviews with other teenagers who have asthma and find out how they feel about taking medication, what it feels like to have an asthma attack, and how they deal with inquiries from their friends.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810857599
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/18/2006
Series:	It Happened to Me Series , #5
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.39(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Penny Paquette had her first asthma attack more than 25 years ago. She is an educational writer and former school librarian. Penny is the coauthor of Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 1 How Long Has This Been Going On? A History of Asthma
Chapter 4 2 What Is It? Asthma Defined
Chapter 5 3 Diagnosing Asthma
Chapter 6 4 Asthma Triggers and How to Avoid Them
Chapter 7 5 What to Do About It-Asthma Treatments
Chapter 8 6 Dealing With Asthma at School
Chapter 9 7 When Asthma Becomes Deadly
Chapter 10 8 Coping with Asthma
Chapter 11 9 On Your Own
Chapter 12 Glossary of Asthma Terms
Chapter 13 Chapter Notes
Chapter 14 Index
Chapter 15 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

I will strongly recommend this book to adolescents and young adults afflicted with this chronic and sometimes difficult to treat illness.” —Paul J. Hannaway, M.D., Allergy & Asthma Affiliates, Inc.

“Provides a thorough understanding for teens who have just been diagnosed, as well as for those who have suffered the disease since childhood...Young readers will find the numerous sidebars and factoids quite interesting and informative...Recommended.” —School Library Connection

“...Paquette provides a credible resource for young teens and parents, with end resources and definitions provided.” —VOYA

From the Publisher

Provides a thorough understanding for teens who have just been diagnosed, as well as for those who have suffered the disease since childhood...Young readers will find the numerous sidebars and factoids quite interesting and informative...Recommended.

School Library Connection

I will strongly recommend this book to adolescents and young adults afflicted with this chronic and sometimes difficult to treat illness.

Paul J. Hannaway

...Paquette provides a credible resource for young teens and parents, with end resources and definitions provided.

VOYA

Provides a thorough understanding for teens who have just been diagnosed, as well as for those who have suffered the disease since childhood...Young readers will find the numerous sidebars and factoids quite interesting and informative...Recommended.

Library Media Connection